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IMA Demands Film Ban Over Anti-Doctor Portrayal
5 Nov
Summary
- IMA wants 'Suryaa' film denied certification due to teaser content.
- Teaser shows doctors being assaulted and portrayed as corrupt.
- Association seeks screening and hearing before certification decision.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has formally requested the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to deny certification to the Hindi film 'Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak', starring Sunny Deol and Ravi Kishan. This action stems from the film's teaser, released on October 19, which the IMA argues negatively portrays doctors.
The IMA's core objection lies in the teaser's depiction of doctors as corrupt, suggesting they "write commission slips" instead of prescriptions. Furthermore, the teaser shows characters assaulting medical staff within a hospital, presented as a heroic act. The association asserts that this core theme cannot be removed through simple excisions.
In a representation dated November 4, the IMA urged the board to refuse certification under relevant sections of the Cinematograph Act and guidelines. They seek to prevent certification of any trailers, teasers, or promotional materials that depict violence against healthcare workers or impute corruption to them as a class. The IMA has requested a special screening for its representatives and the inclusion of a medical expert during the viewing process.
If certification is recommended, the IMA wants the film referred to a revising committee. They also demand the deletion of scenes portraying violence against healthcare workers as justified or heroic, along with dialogue concerning corruption. A prominent disclaimer stating the film's misrepresentation of the medical profession and the illegality of such violence is also requested. The IMA awaits a reasoned decision, prioritizing their concerns due to the film's impending release.
